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| USAAF 10th AF 28th TG 97th TS  Clayton Kuhles 2003 |
Pilot 1st Lt. John A. Deaux, Jr., O-790533 (MIA / KIA) TN Co-Pilot 2nd Lt. Edgar L. Corbiere, O-738101 (MIA / KIA) NV Radio Cpl Paul E. Pakari, 15076846 (MIA / KIA) OH MIA November 2, 1943 MACR 1149 Aircraft History Built by Douglas Aircraft Company. Constructors Number 10222. On September 11, 1943 delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) as C-47A-60-DL Skytrain serial number 42-24360. Wartime History On October 7, 1943 assigned to the 10th Air Force (10th AF), 28th Transport Group (28th TG), 97th Transport Squadron (97th TS). Mission History On November 2, 1943 took off from Yunnani Airfield in China piloted by 1st Lt. John A. Deaux, Jr. on a flight bound for Misamari AIrfield in India. When this aircraft failed to arrive it was officially listed as Missing In Action (MIA). Wreckage On October 19, 2003 this crash site was discovered by Clayton Kuhles / MIA Recoveries near a lake in northern Burma. Memorials The entire crew was officially declared dead the day of the mission. Memorialized on the tablets of the missing at Manila American Cemetery. References USAF Serial Number Search Results - C-47A-60-DL Skytrain 42-24360 "24360 (MSN 10222) delivered Sep 11, 1943. India-China Wg ATC Oct 7, 1943. Missing on flight from Yunnanyi, China to Misamari, India Nov 2, 1943. MACR 1149. Crew of 3 presumed killed. Wreckage found in northern Burma in 2004." MACR 1149 (MACR 1149) MIA Recovereies - C-47 42-24360 Expedition Photo Gallery Contribute Information Are you a relative or associated with any person mentioned? Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated
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